Game Frame, the 8-Bit Picture Frame, Exceeds its Kickstarter Goal

Game Frame, the LED pixel-art programmable picture frame, reached its Kickstarter goal of $15,000 US in just 4.5 hours and has 26 days left until funding is closed.

In an update to backers, Game Frame creator Jeremy Williams wrote, "I am so completely humbled by your enthusiasm for Game Frame and support for the project. I had no idea there would be so much interest. Last night before bed I calculated that if I could sell three Game Frames every day, I'd hit my goal in a month," adding, "you have my deepest gratitude. You've made my year."

According to the device's Kickstarter page, Game Frame is a grid of 256 LED pixels, "perfect for showcasing pixel art and old school video game graphics."

"I had the idea for Game Frame after playing an iPad app called Midway Arcade, a virtual arcade with neon game artwork hung on the wall," said Williams. "After searching fruitlessly to buy something like that in the real world, I decided to make it myself."

The device is Arduino based and will come with 40 pre-programmed animations from pixel artists eBoy. The source code for the device will be released "once shipments begin."

Williams hopes to ship the first units to backers by June 2, after FCC clearances have been approved.

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